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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sammy leaves in Section 2, where does Nanny go?
(a) To the neighbor's house with Sammy.
(b) To school with Sammy.
(c) To the store to buy more thread for her embroidery.
(d) To the store to buy more mincemeat for the pies.

2. How does Father respond to Mother's delay in returning to the house?
(a) He goes into the house.
(b) He says he will tell her later why the men are digging in the field.
(c) He tells her that she needs to go into the house immediately.
(d) Father ignores Mother and puts the saddle on his horse.

3. What does the introduction to "The Revolt of 'Mother'" provide to readers?
(a) An analysis of the story.
(b) The conclusion to the story.
(c) An anticipation as to what is coming in the story.
(d) Nothing about the story.

4. When Nanny sees Mother after she has spoken with Father about the digging, what does Nanny ask about?
(a) Where her father went.
(b) What the men are digging for.
(c) When she can get married.
(d) When her brother can get married.

5. How does the author describe Mother in the scene following the arrival at the farm?
(a) As a simple and pious New England mother.
(b) As an angry and bitter New England mother.
(c) As a gracious and hard-working wife.
(d) As a sweet and genteel Southern wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the men of the town discussing the piece of information that they know following the arrival at the Penn farm?

2. In Section 5, what does Mother tell Father about the old house?

3. Who is the main female character?

4. In Section 2, where does Nanny suggest that she be married?

5. What is the statement Mother makes to Nanny after Father leaves on his trip?

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